Caol Ila 1982 DT The Octave Collection
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Caol Ila |
| Bottler | Duncan Taylor (DT) |
| Bottling Series | The Octave Collection |
| Vintage | 1982 |
| Bottled Year | 2010 |
| Age | 28년 |
| Cask Type | Sherry Octave Finish |
| Cask Number | 2753 |
| Bottles Released | 70 |
| ABV | 56.4% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | White & green label printed in black & gold |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
White & green label printed in black & gold
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
straw
air Nose
this, is different. Much sharper, zesty and mineral than the 1983s, more ‘chiselled’, less rounded (not that the 1983s were ‘rounded’ whiskies) and with more soot, smoke and ashes. It’s rather more coastal as well – more seawater than brine. With water: the differences with the 1983s are even more obvious. Bandages, kippers, graphite oil…
restaurant Palate
exactly the same feeling as on the nose. Ultra-zesty, lemony, sharp like a blade (well, as sharp as a 29yo whisky can be) and absolutely wonderful if you’re an aficionado of this style. Rieslingesque, as barbarians would say. A lot of salt too. With water: perfect. Right between a slightly candied fruitiness (kumquats) and all things coastal/peaty
timer Finish
long, with touches of olives and tar. The lemon is back in the aftertaste
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